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Improved rear lighting for SPF
Installed a turn signal to brake light conversion module made by Signal Dynamics (Tri Star XP). It splices into the rear wiring harness in the trunk.
I now have the following rear light functions : Top light: brake, turn, running Bottom light: brake, running This solves the useless bottom light issue. I also upgraded to a brighter incandescent bulb. Both turn and stop lights are clearly visible in full sun. |
This has been an ongoing concern.
Can you help us with the partnumber of this kit and the bulbs you are using? These units are made for bikes: so you had to use two units? (or is there a clever way to use it for two rear lights?) |
Bulbs
3497 3496 These are standard at most parts stores. They are a higher output version of the standard bulbs. Signal Dynamics Tri Star XP 01016 (only need one) A dual load equalizer was supplied with it but my car didn't require it. |
The higher output bulbs helped a little bit. Having brake and turn functions on the top lens, with the Tri Star XP, is what really improved visibility. The bottom lens is completely useless.
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Hi.
I am a French very happy new owner of a magnificent SPF. Reading the posts on the subject of upgrading the lights of the Cobra, I ordered 1157 led bulbs to superbrightleds. In my minds, it is a question of safety. I began with the front lights. It happens a PROBLEM that I can not understand. When I introduce the leds bulbs, ONLY ONE SIDE (The left), works perfectly (running and turning). On the right side : Nothing whith the led. I controled that the two leds are good. If I introduce on the right side, not working with the led, the original incandescent bulb, it works, but seames to be poor. I wait to understand what is happenig, before installing the leds on the back of the car. Have somebody an idea of what is happening ? Thank you, and best regards from France. Saint Ho. |
Pictures?
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LEDs do not offer enough resistance for the flasher to work. You will need to either add resistance or replace the flasher.
The TRi Star XP includes a separate dual load equalizer, if LEDs are installed. I tried LEDs but didn't see much improvement over the 3496 and 3497 bulbs. |
Drop me an email off line. I can explain what you need to do.
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